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  • Page 1 User Manual...
  • Page 2 Edition Notes The ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP User Manual includes a description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation and maintenance instructions for the ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP as of the release date of this edition. Trademarks CHAUVET, the Chauvet logo and ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP are registered trademarks or trademarks of Chauvet &...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Before You Begin ............... What Is Included ................... 1 Claims ......................1 Manual Conventions ..................1 Symbols ......................1 Safety Notes....................2 Personal Safety....................Mounting and Rigging ..................Power and Wiring....................Operation ...................... 2 Expected LED Lifespan.................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Operating Settings Configuration ..............24 Home Screen ..................... View Linked Fixtures ..................Output Test ......................Display Inverse....................Factory Reset..................... Screen Lock ....................... Software Version....................Firmware Update................... 25 Instructions......................Force Upload Instructions .................. 5. Technical Information ..............Product Maintenance ..................27 6.

  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin 1. Before You Begin What Is Included • ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP • 2 Rack Ears and Screws • Seetronic Powerkon IP65 Power Cord • Warranty Card • Omega Bracket with Mounting Hardware • Quick Reference Guide Claims Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition.

  • Page 6: Safety Notes

    Before You Begin Safety Notes Read all the following safety notes before working with this product. These notes contain important information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product. This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in this User Manual will only apply to properly trained, certified technicians.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction 2. Introduction Description The ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP hosts the processing and power supply for the ÉPIX IP and ÉPIX Tour product line in one convenient device. Using both ports, it controls up to 20 ÉPIX Strip IP, 40 ÉPIX Strip IP 50, 36 ÉPIX Strip Tour, 72 ÉPIX Strip Tour 50, or 12 ÉPIX Bar Tour products easily using Art-Net™, sACN, or ArKaos Kling-Net.

  • Page 8: Product Dimensions

    Introduction Product Dimensions 10.55 in 268 mm 0.98 in 25 mm 3.35 in 85 mm 10.35 in 3.33 in 263 mm 85 mm 11.49 in 252 mm 9.84 in 250 mm 19.02 in 483 mm 3.31 in 1.76 in 84 mm 45 mm 18.31 in 465 mm...

  • Page 9: Setup

    Setup 3. Setup AC Power Each ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP has an auto-ranging power supply that works with an input voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. To determine the power requirements for each ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP, refer to the label affixed to the product.

  • Page 10: Mounting

    Before mounting the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes. For our CHAUVET Professional line of mounting clamps, go to http://trusst.com/products/. Orientation Always mount this product in a safe position and make sure there is adequate room for ventilation, configuration, and maintenance.

  • Page 11: Signal Connections

    ArKaos Kling-Net does not support the pan and tilt functions, and must be paired with another protocol for full functionality with the ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP. Connection Diagram Switch or Router (such as the NET-Switch from CHAUVET Professional) ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP Computer/ Controller (running Art- Net™, sACN,...

  • Page 12: Connecting Épix Products

    Setup Connecting ÉPIX Products The ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP uses a 4-pin XLR connection to link all ÉPIX IP and ÉPIX Tour products. Each ÉPIX Tour product must be daisy-chained together in series. Each output of an ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP is capable of supporting up to 1000 IP LEDs or 900 Tour LEDs in many possible configurations.

  • Page 13: Operation

    Operation 4. Operation Control Panel Description Button Function <LEFT> Exits from the current menu or function or cycles through the main level of the menu <RIGHT> Enables the currently displayed menu or sets the currently selected value into the selected function <UP>...

  • Page 14: Ethernet Configuration

    Operation Main Level Programming Levels Description Pixel 7-CH-Drive 8-CH-fixture Sets control personality for Port A (see Personality 5-Section Control Personality) 10-Section Port B 25-Section (Art-Net™ and 50-Section sACN only) 000–246 (Art-Net™) Sets the lowest of the 6 consecutive Universe 001–247 (sACN) universes to which Port A is assigned IP Address #1–...

  • Page 15: Start Universe

    Operation Start Universe Each ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP uses 6 consecutive universes in Art-Net™ mode and sACN mode, which are assigned by setting the starting (lowest-numbered) universe address. To set the starting universe for either port, do the following: Navigate to the Settings for the desired port.

  • Page 16: Control Values

    Operation Control Values Pixel Mode (300 Channels per ÉPIX Strip IP) Channel Function Value Percent/Setting Red 1 255 0–100%  Green 1 255 0–100%  Blue 1 255 0–100%  Red 2 255 0–100%  Green 2 255 0–100%  Blue 2 255 0–100% ...
  • Page 17 Operation Channel Function Value Percent/Setting Red 19 255 0–100%  Green 19 255 0–100%  Blue 19 255 0–100%  Red 20 255 0–100%  Green 20 255 0–100%  Blue 20 255 0–100%  Red 21 255 0–100%  Green 21 255 0–100% ...
  • Page 18 Operation Channel Function Value Percent/Setting Blue 37 255 0–100%  Red 38 255 0–100%  Green 38 255 0–100%  Blue 38 255 0–100%  Red 39 255 0–100%  Green 39 255 0–100%  Blue 39 255 0–100%  Red 40 255 0–100% ...
  • Page 19 Operation Channel Function Value Percent/Setting Green 56 255 0–100%  Blue 56 255 0–100%  Red 57 255 0–100%  Green 57 255 0–100%  Blue 57 255 0–100%  Red 58 255 0–100%  Green 58 255 0–100%  Blue 58 255 0–100% ...
  • Page 20 Operation Channel Function Value Percent/Setting Red 75 255 0–100%  Green 75 255 0–100%  Blue 75 255 0–100%  Red 76 255 0–100%  Green 76 255 0–100%  Blue 76 255 0–100%  Red 77 255 0–100%  Green 77 255 0–100% ...

  • Page 21: 7-Ch-Drive Mode

    Operation Channel Function Value Percent/Setting Blue 93 255 0–100%  Red 94 255 0–100%  Green 94 255 0–100%  Blue 94 255 0–100%  Red 95 255 0–100%  Green 95 255 0–100%  Blue 95 255 0–100%  Red 96 255 0–100% ...

  • Page 22: 8-Ch-Fixture Mode (8 Channels Per Product)

    Operation 8-CH-fixture Mode (8 Channels per Product) Channel Function Value Percent/Setting Dimmer 255 0–100%  255 0–100%  Green 255 0–100%  Blue 255 0–100%  010 No function  027 Auto program 1  043 Auto program 2  059 Auto program 3 ...

  • Page 23: 10-Section Mode (30 Channels Per Épix Strip Ip)

    Operation 10-Section Mode (30 Channels per ÉPIX Strip IP) Channel Function Value Percent/Setting Red 1–10 255 0–100%  Green 1–10 255 0–100%  Blue 1–10 255 0–100%  Red 11–20 255 0–100%  Green 11–20 255 0–100%  Blue 11–20 255 0–100% ...
  • Page 24 Operation Channel Function Value Percent/Setting Green 25–28 255 0–100%  Blue 25–28 255 0–100%  Red 29–32 255 0–100%  Green 29–32 255 0–100%  Blue 29–32 255 0–100%  Red 33–36 255 0–100%  Green 33–36 255 0–100%  Blue 33–36 255 0–100% ...

  • Page 25: 50-Section Mode (150 Channels Per Épix Strip Ip)

    Operation 50-Section Mode (150 Channels per ÉPIX Strip IP) Channel Function Value Percent/Setting Red 1–2 255 0–100%  Green 1–2 255 0–100%  Blue 1–2 255 0–100%  Red 3–4 255 0–100%  Green 3–4 255 0–100%  Blue 3–4 255 0–100% ...
  • Page 26 Operation Channel Function Value Percent/Setting Red 37–38 255 0–100%  Green 37–38 255 0–100%  Blue 37–38 255 0–100%  Red 39–40 255 0–100%  Green 39–40 255 0–100%  Blue 39–40 255 0–100%  Red 41–42 255 0–100%  Green 41–42 255 0–100% ...
  • Page 27 Operation Channel Function Value Percent/Setting Green 73–74 255 0–100%  Blue 73–74 255 0–100%  Red 75–76 255 0–100%  Green 75–76 255 0–100%  Blue 75–76 255 0–100%  Red 77–78 255 0–100%  Green 77–78 255 0–100%  Blue 77–78 255 0–100% ...

  • Page 28: Operating Settings Configuration

    Operation Operating Settings Configuration Home Screen The ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP has a home screen that shows the current control protocols, personalities, starting addresses, starting universes, and IP addresses for each port. To see the home screen, hold <LEFT> for three seconds.

  • Page 29: Firmware Update

    On occasion, updates to the firmware for the ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP will be made available. The following is the procedure for obtaining and installing these updates on a Windows PC. Instructions 1. Download the CHAUVET Professional Uploader from http://www.chauvetprofessional.com/ products/epix-drive-2000-ip and install it.

  • Page 30: Force Upload Instructions

    Operation Force Upload Instructions In the event that the upload software cannot find the ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP on the network, follow the instructions below: 1. Set the IP address of the network on the PC to 192.168.1.24, and the subnet to 255.255.255.0. 2.

  • Page 31: Technical Information

    Technical Information 5. Technical Information Product Maintenance To maintain optimum performance and minimize wear, clean this product frequently. Usage and environment are contributing factors in determining the cleaning frequency. Clean this product at least twice a month. Dust build-up reduces performance and can cause overheating. This can lead to reduced life and increased wear.

  • Page 32: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications 6. Technical Specifications Dimensions and Weight Length Width Height Weight 19.01 in (483 mm) 3.30 in (84 mm) 10.35 in (263 mm) 12 lb (5.4 kg) Note: Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit. Power Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection Switching (internal)

  • Page 33: Ordering

    Neutrik® powerCON® POWERCONEXT50FT 19110376 781462207281 Extension Cable, 50 ft For the most current list of related products and accessories available from CHAUVET Professional, visit our website at www.chauvetprofessional.com. ÉPIX Drive 2000 IP User Manual Rev. 2 Page 29 of 31...

  • Page 34: Returns

    Returns Returns Send the product prepaid, in the original box, and with the original packing and accessories. Chauvet will not issue call tags. Call Chauvet and request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause(s) for the return.

  • Page 35: Contact Us

    Contact Us Contact Us WORLD HEADQUARTERS General Information Technical Support Address: 5200 NW 108th Ave. Voice: (844) 393-7575 Sunrise, FL 33351 Fax: (954) 756-8015 Voice: (954) 577-4455 Email: chauvetcs@chauvetlighting.com Website Fax: (954) 929-5560 Toll Free: (800) 762-1084 www.chauvetlighting.com EUROPE General Information Technical Support Address: Stokstraat 18 Email:...

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